1 Peso – Cuba
Cuba
Context
Year: 1897
Issuer: Cuba 
Ruler: Alfonso XIII
Currency:
(1870—1898)
Demonetization: 20 August 1897
Total mintage: 4,856
Material
References
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Numista: #119214
Value
Bullion value: $58.38
Obverse
Description:
Cuban coat of arms with country name above and fineness notations on the sides.
Inscription:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
* 900 * * * * * FINO *
* 900 * * * * * FINO *
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF CUBA
* 900 * * * * * FINE *
* 900 * * * * * FINE *
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Philip Martiny
Reverse
Description:
Female head right divides date; above, circular legend with motto; "SOUVENIR" in exergue.
Inscription:
* PATRIA Y LIBERTAD *
18 97
SOUVENIR
18 97
SOUVENIR
Translation:
Country and Liberty
18 97
Souvenir
18 97
Souvenir
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Philip Martiny
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Gorham Manufacturing Company | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | — | 4,856 |
Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Cuba
💎 Extremely Rare